Construction Safety Facilitator

CBRE Group, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Construction Safety Representative to monitor and manage EHS performance on data center projects onsite in Texas. You will support the construction management team with safety data, conduct site safety walks, and drive incident investigations.

This role emphasizes rigorous compliance, risk assessment, and collaboration with GC and owner representatives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, strong knowledge of NFPA 70e/NEC, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum five+ years as a construction safety representative; data center/mission critical experience preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years supporting safety programs, overseeing GC/subcontractor safety compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite; ability to read architectural drawings; knowledge of MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor GC EHS performance and ensure compliance with practices, regulations, and contract deliverables.
• Provide site-level data on EHS metrics, incidents, and KPIs to inform decisions.
• Communicate safety information through meetings and notices across the site.
• Conduct daily safety site walks with GC and owner representatives; weekly PM walkabouts where possible.
• Participate in safety investigations and risk assessments; support life-cycle design reviews and HSE plans.
• Escalate non-compliance to GC and keep owner/PM informed; ensure timely data submission.
• Oversee Boots on the Ground program and EHS evaluations; issue weekly summaries.
• Assist in design reviews through life cycle and handover to operations.

Skills

Construction safety

MS Office

Google Suite

Architectural drawings

MS Project

Contracts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Suite

MS Project

Job description

About the role

The purpose of this position is to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery on data center projects.

Join our teams onsite in the Abilene, Haskell, Vernon or Wichita Falls TX areas! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

What you’ll do

• Routinely monitor the GC’s EHS performance to ensure that the GC is in compliance with their stated practices and procedures, regulatory requirements and any additional owner expectations/deliverables that may have been identified in the contract of work EHS Schedule
• Interface and support the construction management team at site by delivering current data on GC EHS performance, including trending, incident management, EHS metrics and other key information that enable DC construction management to make informed timely decisions
• Participate in communication methods, such as safety meetings and notices to ensure relevant EHS information is communicated across the site by GC’s and that DC management is included
• Ensure a daily walkabout/safety tour is conducted with the GC management, representative and the owner’s representative (PM or delegate), as practicable. PM management (not delegate) should still target a weekly walkabout/inspection at a minimum
• Participate in a daily site tour with the GC safety rep
• Act as a coach and advisor to the safety committee
• Support the business in the conduct of risk and hazard assessments
• Participate in Significant Incident investigations and Significant Potential Event (SPE)
• When a non-compliance by a GC or their subs is observed, immediately bring the issue to the attention of the GC, while also ensuring the owner’s management rep/PM is informed
• Ensure KPIs, leading and lagging indicators and EHS data submitted by the GC is accurate, timely, and complete
• Conduct the monthly GC EHS evaluation
• Issue the weekly EHS summary
• Oversee execution of the Boots on the Ground program
• Participate in progress and schedule meetings where EHS is impacted
• Assist in design reviews throughout the Life Cycle; i.e. - planning, design, permitting, construction, Cx, and handover to operations
• Support the development of the DCCEHSP (Data Center Construction EHS Plan)
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. In lieu of a degree, experience will be considered.
• Minimum five or more years' of construction safety representative experience. Experience in the data center or mission critical fields are preferred.
• Minimum of 2 or more years experience supporting safety programs/initiatives, and overseeing general contractor + subcontractor compliance with safety codes & procedures.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems. Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized.
• Prefer those with ground up construction experience including but not limited to MEP, heavy equipment, environmental and electrical safety experience (aligned with NFPA 70e, NEC, etc.)

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend have been consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.